Profile

Colleen

Diversional Therapist From West Coast, New Zealand New Zealand flag
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
6 years ago
Hi, if travelling to the ocean is not an option for you.....why not bring the ocean to him! Go to the beach - collect some sea water in a container, collect up some sand, collect up some shells,ston...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
6 years ago
Hi, I introduced 'DOLLY'S TROLLEY TUESDAYS' in my previous worklplace resthome. Every week i would wheel my loaded trolley to each room/each wing. Residents began to really look forward to this so...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
6 years ago
I call my sessions 'Chair Dancing Fun'.....I use a fun zappy short song, and make up a movement routine using either: organza scarves/fans/rolled up/cellotaped womans weeklys/long pieces of thick ri...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
Housie is one of our Facilities most popular sessions, Residents just love this social get-together time. I try to make prizes interesting for them, we have chocolate bars/fruit & custard pots/singu...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
Resident Information Sheet for New Staff
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 'Diversional Therapy Information Sheet'
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
I called ours the 'Chip n Dip Club' this year!
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
Hi, I am looking for Male & Female Residents whom wish to write only. We are a Level 2 care fascility in New Zealand. I still have Residents able to write, & of course, this is a great 1-1 activity...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
I invited my Resident for a short walk outside & around the facility. We would stop & sit for 5 minutes on a lovely sunny day,.I would say to her "My eyes are shut......lets tell each other what we c...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
Look & Listen
Thankyou Talita, will certainly try the facebook group! Cheers
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
I am a regstd DT, & believe in trying to make my monthly plan as varied as is possible, I take a 'Chair Dancing' session once per month, whereupon I choose a short old-time song (such as 'Kiss Me Hon...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
Look & Listen
Thankyou for writing in Morgan & Talita. I love my job, infact its not really a job - its my life. Thanks Morgan for your input & idea of involving care staff also! Please may I ask if any of your...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
Lipstick & Pearls Afternoon
So pleased to help. Playing 'ladies' is always fun, especially when they can use pretty china cups, serviettes, & have a lovely linen tablecloth! Its just special!! Enjoy. Colleen
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
7 years ago
Look & Listen
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: Look & Listen
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
8 years ago
20 Practical Activities for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease
I have managed to source (from Residents Family/Op Shop/Garage Sales...anywhere!) an awesome collection of pretty organza scarves! I pick a short, moderate rhythm old-time song, and make up a sequenc...
Answer
Colleen
Colleen Diversional Therapist
10 years ago
Lipstick & Pearls Afternoon
A new activity has been posted by a Golden Carers member: 'Lipstick & Pearls' Afternoon
Answer
20+ FREE Activities

Enjoy meaningful activity ideas that you can use with your clients straight away.

Free Activities
Become a Member!

A 12 month membership with unlimited access is just $59.99 USD! It's quick and easy to sign up.

Join Now

Mary Lynn Byers
Activities Director United States Flag
Mary Lynn Byers

I just LOVE the multicultural section of this fabulous website. I work as a Activities Director at a day service facility and we are currently closed due to COVID! I am mailing/delivering personalized packages to our clients. We have clients of many different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Adding pages of color-printed information from their country really brightens their day. The family members/care givers are delighted to see a spark in their loved ones eyes when they see and read about their history. I am becoming so educated myself learning all this. It will help me when we get back to work striking a spark in our clients eye when I reminisce with them about their culture. I seriously can NOT get enough of this fantastic site. xoxo :-)